Compare Masters Programs in International Journalism in United Kingdom 2017

A masters is the first level of graduate coursework and can be obtained after you receive a bachelor’s degree. Earning a masters usually requires two years of full-time study, which amounts to 36 to 54 semester credits.

International journalism is a field focused on bringing global events to the attention of the world. By studying international journalism, students learn how to work in the fields of broadcast, print and online journalism, and how to report on new and different environments in a meaningful way.

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Top Master Programs in International Journalism in United Kingdom 2017

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University of Strathclyde: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

CampusFull time9 monthsSeptember 2017United KingdomGlasgow

This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to produce multimedia news and features. You’ll develop sound analytical, ethical and entrepreneurial skills in order to perform at a high level in the digital media world.
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Best Masters in International Journalism in United Kingdom 2017. Why this course?
Traditional news outlets are moving towards online products at an accelerated pace.
Digital technology is profoundly changing journalism, with innovations like hyperlocal news and mobile media reporting becoming increasingly prevalent.
This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to produce multimedia news and features. You’ll develop sound analytical, ethical and entrepreneurial skills in order to perform at a high level in the digital media world.
We aim to produce high quality, fresh-thinking graduates who have a passion to communicate and can articulate their ideas through effective story-telling.
You’ll study
You’ll work in the University’s simulated news environment and also report externally using mobile media. You’ll also:
pursue real-life stories
produce your own journalism packages
experiment with entrepreneurial projects
report, write and edit using text, pictures, video and audio to tell multimedia stories effectively
In Semester 2, you devise, launch, produce and market your own online publication.
In the Entrepreneurial Journalism class, which is run in collaboration with the University’s Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, you’ll learn about developing a portfolio career, personal branding and creating new ventures.
Throughout the course, there are opportunities to work on various projects with organisations from journalism and the creative industries.
Core classes
Core classes are as follows:
Multimedia Journalism
Entrepreneurial Journalism
Producing Media
Scots Law for Journalists
Media Ethics
Optional classes
You'll choose from:
Investigative Journalism: History & Theory
Journalism & Society
European Political Economy
European Governance
Contesting Global Governance
Comparative Public Policy
Work placement
You’ll gain professional work experience by undertaking a placement at a newspaper, news agency or broadcast organisation.
You’re expected to arrange your own placement. This is normally for a period of up to four weeks during December/January or March/April.
Previous students have completed placements at the Herald and Times Group, the BBC, STV, the Independent, various local newspapers, company press offices and NGOs, such as the Scottish Refugee Council.
Facilities
You'll work in the University's simulated news environment.
You'll report externally using mobile media and digital recorders and cameras. You'll have access to industry standard audio and video editing software.
Student competitions
In 2013, the MLitt Digital Journalism students won the Multimedia Publication of the Year award, sponsored by the Herald, at the Scottish Student Journalism Awards. The award was for their online news site, the Inner Circle.
The class of 2014 also won with their publication, The Wee G, which offers readers an alternative insight into news and current affairs in Glasgow.
Scottish Student Journalism Awards 2014
Sam Shedden won Student Journalist of the Year and Feature of the Year
Luciano Graca won Sport Story of the Year
Mark Simspon won Scoop of the Year and a commendation in the Feature of the Year category
Gillian Furmage, Christopher Morton and Stewart Ross were all nominated in various categories
Entry requirements
A good Honours degree, or equivalent, or professional experience demonstrating ability to study at Masters level. Experience of student journalism, a media work placement, freelance work or professional journalism.
We require three examples of your own journalism so that we can assess your reporting potential and your writing style.
Pre-Masters preparation course﻿
The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course for international students (non EU/UK) who do not meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at the University of Strathclyde. The Pre-Masters programme provides progression to a number of degree options.
Fees & funding
How much will my course cost?
All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.
Scotland/EU
2015/16 - MLitt: £7,150
2015/16 - PgDip: £5,335
Rest of UK
2015/16 - MLitt: £7,150
2015/16 - PgDip: £5,335
International
2015/16 - MLitt: £12,155
2015/16 - PgDip: £12,155
How can I fund my course?
The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
Careers
Graduates of the course are employed at organisations such as:
the Herald and Times Group
the Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
BBC
STV
DC Thomson
the Daily Record
as well as running their own entrepreneurial ventures such as JournoWave.
Job titles include:
content producers
social media managers
editorial offers
communications officers
How much will I earn?
The average starting salary for a broadcast journalist is around £15,000 - £20,000. Starting salaries vary significantly between local and national broadcasters.*
According to the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) 's 2013 survey, Journalists at Work, the average salary for a newspaper journalist is £22,250.*
*information is intended only as a guide.
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University of Kent, Centre for Journalism

Research programmes are best suited to students who have a clear and original idea of a topic that they would like to investigate in detail.
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We welcome research applications across the range of expertise in the Centre and from all over the world.
Research programmes are best suited to students who have a clear and original idea of a topic that they would like to investigate in detail. There are two types of programme: the MA by Research entails producing a 40,000 word thesis; the MPhil and PhD programmes demand a high level of research and analysis resulting in dissertations of c50,000 words (MPhil) or 80,000 words (PhD). All first-year research students attend a Methodologies and Research Skills seminar. Through the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Centre provides training in methods of using sources and can assist in funding applications.
Postgraduate programmes in journalism at Kent offer you the opportunity to research and learn in an environment that combines excellence in the practice of convergent, multimedia journalism with intellectual leadership in the history, ethics and future of the news industry.
The Centre for Journalism is leading the development of journalism as an academic discipline rooted in professional newsroom practice. It was established in 2008 to achieve top standards in teaching and research.
A lively and welcoming community spirit exists within the Centre. There are regular social events, seminars and masterclasses. Recent visitors have included: Allan Little, BBC correspondent; Sarah Ivens founding Editor-in-Chief of OK! Magazine USA; Gavin Esler, presenter of Newsnight; Jon Snow, presenter of Channel 4 News, Mark Thompson, former Director General of the BBC, Alex Crawford three times RTS TV journalist of the year, Stephanie Flanders former Economics Editor BBC and Stuart Ramsay Sky News Chief Correspondent. Thanks to the range of research and professional interests in the Centre, we can offer wide scope for research supervision.
The Centre enjoys strong links with other academic departments including the School of History, Kent Law School and the School of Politics and International Relations. It encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary research and joint supervision.
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Birmingham City University Faculty of Art, Design and Media

CampusFull time1 - 1 yearSeptember 2017United KingdomBirmingham

The MA in International Broadcast Journalism at Birmingham City University is taught by experienced broadcast professionals. This ensures students get a thorough grounding in all aspects of radio and television journalism as well as a deep understanding of how journalists operate in a UK context and in the wider world. You will work on real stories and get lots of hands on experience with industry standard kit and in our new state of the art studios. Birmingham School of Media’s outstanding links with news organisations including the BBC and Sky News means students have lots of opportunities to network with working broadcast journalists and other industry figures.
Students have undertaken internships/placements with organisations including the BBC, France Television, NDTV and NRK Norway. Our former students have gone on to a range of interesting careers in journalism, including working at CNBC-TV, Guangdong TV, Time Magazine, the United Nations and even running their own online radio station.
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Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a prior degree or equivalent, or have considerable experience in a related field and be able to demonstrate outstanding ability and potential. Good spoken and written English is vital. IELTS level 6.5 is a minimum. Applicants should have proven interest in the subject at the very least, though actual experience in the media is preferred. They should have a strong and inquiring mind and a tendency not to take ‘no’ for an answer.

Employability

Our close links with business and the professions mean that our courses are always relevant, up-to-date and meet the needs of the current marketplace. Many of our lecturers come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring they are up to speed with the latest developments....
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